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3 Targets For The Los Angeles Rams With Top Option Now Gone

Originally posted on LAFB Network | By Ryan Anderson | Last updated Jun 30, 2025 2:24 PM ET

The Los Angeles Rams opted not to address cornerback when free agency opened in the spring. They also avoided selecting any corners in the draft and even in the post-draft rookie free agent market.

This led many to believe they would be active in the trade arena, particularly for Jalen Ramsey, who mutually decided with the Miami Dolphins to seek a trade partner in April of this year. Many signs pointed in Ramsey reuniting with the team, including Ramsey himself saying he wanted to play on the West Coast, and Rams head coach Sean McVay expressing great interest in getting the deal done.

But, as of Monday morning on June 30th, Ramsey has been traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

This means the Rams will trot out essentially the same squad as last year, which posted the 21st-ranked coverage grade according to Pro Football Focus, allowed the 4th highest EPA per play and 25th ranked success rate against the pass.

Last year, the defense was the cheapest in the league and is now the second to just the Philadelphia Eagles. If they are serious about contending adding a capable corner should still be a top priority, even with Ramsey off the market.

Top Available CB For The Los Angeles Rams To Target

Greg Newsome II, Trade, Cleveland Browns

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Greg Newsome would check a lot of boxes for the Rams. He is a versatile defender who has experience outside and in the slot. He is also young and in the last year of his rookie deal, which means they can extend him if the fit works.

This would be a big win for the team, which is facing a precarious contract situation, with many components of the secondary nearing the end of their contracts, in addition to a few aging pieces. This will be compounded by a big price tag coming due for Kobie Turner and Byron Young, possibly as soon as next season.

Kendall Fuller, Free Agent

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Dropping Kendall Fuller into the Rams’ room would be an immediate upgrade to the talent on the outside and experience level overall.

Has he dropped off from his prime performance? Likely, but Miami’s defense did the secondary no favors due to a non-existent pass rush, but the Rams wouldn’t expect him to play a full snap share, given the other bodies in the room.

With Fuller’s age, he would be a short-term stop-gap option for 1 or 2 years, but as the old football proverb goes, you can never have too many cornerbacks. And Fuller still has plenty of good football in front of him.

Fuller is just a year removed from playing over 1000 snaps, which he did for the previous three seasons, and his second best PFF coverage grade.

Asante Samuel Jr., Free Agent

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Asante Samuel Jr. has one big red flag, a mysterious shoulder injury that has most often been described as a nerve issue.

When fully healthy, Samuel brings a playmaker’s mindset to the cornerback position, with explosive closing speed that allows him to break quickly on the ball. That skill set aligns well with a Rams defense that utilized Cover 2 on at a high rate last season—the 6th-highest rate in the NFL.

Samuel also has the movement traits and instincts to hold up in man coverage, particularly in pattern-matching schemes. Although a shoulder injury limited him to just four games in 2024, he recorded six interceptions and 26 pass breakups over four seasons with the Chargers, showcasing his ability to impact the game when available.

This article first appeared on LAFB Network and was syndicated with permission.

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